Antique Scottish Mahogany Luggage Stand (SOLD)

A Superb Antique Scottish Mahogany Luggage Stand by John Taylor & Sons Edinburgh. Made from Mahogany, with 4 slats, and beautifully hand turned spindle legs, the makers mark stamped on the underside “John Taylor & Son’s” Manufacturers Edinburgh, Model number Y7567. C1870

John Taylor who founded the business started as a cabinet maker in 1825 in West Thistle Street, Edinburgh, and then moved to the more prominent position of 109 to 10 Princes Street Edinburgh when his Son joined the business. In the Victorian period of 1852 John Taylor and Son were appointed ‘Cabinet makers and Upholsterers to Her Majesty the Queen‘. Their Rosemount Cabinet Works at Gardner’s Court were established around 1857 and they continued trading from Princes Street until they went into liquidation in 1945.

The beautiful luggage stand is in very good original condition and is made of very good quality mahogany, would make a lovely display piece or used in the hall.

Dimensions: H: 46cm W: 68cm D: 46cm